well off

Meanings

• adjective

  Having sufficient money or material wealth, or living in affluence.

• adjective

  Being in a comfortable financial situation, having more than enough money or possessions.

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Antonyms

poor , badly off , ill off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with well off
off , golf , olf , half

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Variants

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well-off

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Etymology

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The term 'well off' originated from the idea of being financially secure enough to live in a 'well'-built house, or having a 'well'-stocked supply of resources.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'well off' was first used in print in the late 1800s.

2. In some cultures, being 'well off' is considered a sign of social status and respect.

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Related Concepts

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1. wealth: The state of having a great quantity of money, riches, or possessions.

2. affluence: A state of wealth and prosperity.

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Culture

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The term 'well off' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the lifestyles of the wealthy and privileged. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the 'well off' characters embody the extravagance and excess of the Jazz Age.

How to Memorize "well off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person living in a large, luxurious house, surrounded by expensive possessions and enjoying a comfortable lifestyle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'well off' with the feeling of financial security and abundance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'well off' means having more than enough money or resources.

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